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Cerret Family History

Cerret Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cerreta, Perret, Verret, Garret, Current, Cerney, Cerro, Terres

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Where is the Cerret family from?

You can see how Cerret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cerret family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cerret families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cerret's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cerret families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cerret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Cerret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cerret census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Cerret. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Cerret. For the veterans among your Cerret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cerret lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Cerret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cerret in 1988 was 60, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cerret ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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